Dale Lynch (Right) and Steve Bann (Left)
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Australian Golf Digest has released a list of the 40 most influential people in the Australian Golf World. Atop of the list are both Steve Bann and Dale Lynch for their outstanding achievements throughout their career as golf instructors. Lynch and Bann combined have coached high-calibre golfers that include a record low 59 in tournament play, a major championship, a junior championship, and even an amateur championship.
The issue, which covers years 1970-2010 was released in Australia but we have a PDF version of the special section which can be found below.
By: The Associated Press
Stuart Appleby has been voted the PGA Tour comeback player of the year after going from his worst season to a magical win.
Appleby won The Greenbrier Classic by closing with a 59, making him one of only two players to hit golf’s magic number in the last round. His historic win followed a year in which he finished outside the top 125 on the money list for the first time since his rookie season.
The Australian used a one-time exemption for career money to keep his card. His win helped him to finish 38th on the money list, and he topped off his year by winning the Australian Masters.
Players voted for Appleby over Rocco Mediate and Arjun Atwal.
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SYDNEY – Geoff Ogilvy won the Australian Open on Sunday for his second professional victory in his home country, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-stroke victory.
Ogilvy had a 19-under 269 total at The Lakes. The 2006 U.S. Open champion won the 2008 Australian PGA for his only other professional victory Down Under.
“I played really well every day,” said Ogilvy, who opened with rounds of 68, 65 and 67. “Today was probably the day I struggled most with my game. But all I had to do was not mess up, really.”
He slumped after winning the PGA Tour’s season-opening event at Kapalua.
“I won the first week and then played relatively horrible golf all year,” Ogilvy said. “I didn’t enjoy golf as much this year because of how I was playing. But anytime you win an Australian Open you’ll look back and think you’ve had a great year. This is the 90-year-old trophy. This is the real jewel.”
Alistair Presnell (67) and Matt Jones (68) tied for second, Jordan Sherratt (67) and John Senden (69) followed at 12 under, and American David Oh (69) was in a group at 11 under. Sherratt was making his pro debut.
Greg Norman (72) and 2009 winner Adam Scott (71) finished 16 strokes behind Ogilvy.
Stuart Appleby carded a final round of 6-under-par 65 and won the JBWere Masters by a stroke over Adam Bland.
Appleby started the day seven strokes off the pace, but he moved up the leaderboard with a run of three birdies in four holes starting at the par-3 4th hole.
On the back nine he opened with a birdie, but it was a long par-putt at the par-3 16th that jump-started his final move up the leaderboard. Appleby dropped a long putt at the 17th to grab the lead and he was able to two-putt birdie the par-5 18th to take a two-stroke advantage.
He then had to wait to see if the closing groups could equal his aggregate score of 10-under-par and Adam Bland did have an eagle-putt at the par-5 18th, which would have forced a playoff, but his putt tailed off at the end.
The victory is Appleby’s first Australian Masters title and it is his second championship of the 2010 season.
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Six Mile, South Carolina
By: Wyatt Stephens
The International Institute of Golf would like to congratulate our own Steve Bann on being named Instructor of The Year by the PGA of Australia.
Bann has been a member of the PGA since 1983 and is considered one of the highest caliber golf coaches in the world. Bann has coached some of the worlds renowned players such as; Stuart Appleby, K.J Choi, and Robert Allenby.
Fellow PGA members voted on Bann’s selection, awarding him the Ross Herbert award in memory of the late Ross Herbert. “It is made particularly great by the fact that I have won this award based on the voting by my fellow members,” stated Bann.
Bann states that sharing strategies and knowledge of the game has allowed him to be in his present situation. Bann is the co-founder of BannLynch golf with business partner Dale Lynch, whom he has worked with since the 1970s.
“The opportunities that being a professional golf coach has given me have taken me far and wide and its something I’m very excited about and I really enjoy what I’m doing,” added Bann.
Bann currently coaches at the International Institute of Golf in South Carolina and at Yarra Bend in Australia.
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Six Mile, South Carolina
By: Wyatt Stephens
Arjun Atwal finished 2 strokes behind Heath Slocum on Sunday to finish in a tie for 3rd at the McGladrey Classic.
Atwal, who is coached by Dale Lynch, claimed his first victory this season at the Wyndham Classic.
Atwal, the first time Indian-born player to win on the PGA Tour, carded 5 birdies and a bogey to finish his final round. The final round score of 66 put him in a three way tie with David Toms and Robert Allenby.
Currently 54th on the money list, Atwal has earned $1,498,887 in tournament play this season.
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Six Mile, South Carolina - The International Institute of Golf would like to congratulate Arjun Atwal in his most recent performance at the Wyndham Championship.
Atwal become the first Indian-born player to win on TOUR and the first player to win from a Monday qualifier since 1986. “I told my caddie that we had nothing to lose this week. Just go out there and try to win it,” Atwal stated.
Atwal’s one shot victory (-20) over David Toms will allow him to play in next years Masters as well as other various PGA TOUR events. “I don’t have a card, I don’t have anything. Just go out there and free-wheel it, and that’s what I did this week,” the Indian-born player added.
This most recent win has now put BannLynch Golf at three wins for the season, with Geoff Ogilvy and Stuart Appleby winning earlier this year.
Six Mile, S.C. (August 1,2010) – The International Institute of Golf (IIG) would like to congratulate Stuart Appleby on his victory Sunday at the Inaugural Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia. The win marks Appleby’s first title since the 2006 Houston Open and his ninth US PGA Tour victory overall. Appleby won in record fashion, closing with a final round 59 to become the first ever non – American to do so and only the fifth player ever on the US PGA TOUR. Appleby’s round, which included nine birdies and an eagle at the 12th, saw him come from seven shots back to beat Jeff Overton by a stroke.
“I had a quiet voice in the back of my head saying you’re going to make this, you’re going to make this,” Appleby said of the 11-footer he drained for birdie and 59 on the final green. “I felt like I was going to make that putt. It was just a beautiful round of golf from a feeling point of view.”
Appleby’s success is no surprise to his longtime coach and IIG Principal Director, Steve Bann. ”We have been working hard the last couple of years and it was great to finally see it all come to fruition. It’s exciting to see Stuart back in form and I look forward to his rise in the golfing ranks once again,” said Bann.
About the International Institute of Golf (IIG)
Located at the Cliffs at Keowee Springs, the IIG accompanies a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and community. Headed up by Steve Bann and Dale Lynch, the IIG offers varying levels of instruction, group lessons and corporate outings. IIG professional clients include Stuart Appleby, Geoff Ogilvy, Aaron Baddeley, Mathew Goggin, K.J. Choi, Arjun Atwal, Roger Tambellini, Justin Bolli, Nick Flanagan, Steve Allan, Kyle Thompson and LPGA star Hee Young Park.
The IIG includes a state of the art 80-yard short-game area with varying rough heights, run-offs and green shapes ; a teaching center featuring NIKE 360® Fitting System; a state of the art Swing Catalyst motion analysis studio; and an indoor putting studio with the TOMI system and a fitness training area. The Cliffs at Keowee Springs is one of eight private master-planned residential developments within The Cliffs Communities, founded in 1989 by Jim Anthony and located in the heart of the Carolina Preserve stretching from Greenville, S.C., to Asheville, N.C. To learn more about the IIG, call (864) 868-0477 or visit www.iofgolf.com
Contacts:
Barrett Wood
(864) 868-0477 IIG
(404) 543-3400 cell
In this video, Ross Perrett from Thomson Perrett Golf Course Architects introduces us to the firm’s latest venture: Yarra Bend Golf.
Thomson Perrett Golf Course Architects are a well established and respected firm in the golf industry with numerous golf course design projects around the world, particularly in Asia. They are excited to join forces with Bann Lynch Golf as part of a consortium that is going to build and manage this wonderful new facility, just 4 kms from the Melbourne CBD.
Over the coming weeks and months, we will provide you with updates on the progress of this project, which will include a brilliant new floodlit driving range with up to 60 hitting bays, state of the art golf coaching academy, golf course renovations to the Yarra Bend Golf Course, a mini golf facility, wellness center, cafe and much much more.
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"“Being surrounded by golf all my life lead me to a great interest in the game. I struggled miserably until I decided to see Dale. Within the first 20 minutes of analysis, he had me hitting the ball on an average of 20-30 yards farther. Within an hour, I was hitting straighter shots and feeling more relaxed, not trying to force anything. I took 11 shots off my first round after seeing Dale.”
-Wyatt Stephens
"I have been working with Steve since 2006. My golf game has improved on all levels and I have won numerous times because of his help. Steve has an amazing approach and understanding of the game."
-KJ Choi
Dale Lynch took my golf game to the top echelon of the PGA TOUR. He has helped me develop all facets of my game to become fundamentally sound which allows me to compete at the highest level each week on Tour. Dale keeps things simple which allows his students to learn without over complicating golf instruction.
-Mathew Goggin
I have worked with Dale for over 15 years and would recommend his services to any player, pro or amateur. Dale works with any level of skill. What I really admire about Dale is that he listens to your explanation of the issues with your game, addresses the problem(s) and you understand his solutions...done...that makes it happen!
-Geoff Ogilvy
I have worked with Steve Bann since I was 18 years old and he is still my coach to this day. Steve has helped shape my game in every aspect from the start and helped me win on the Nationwide Tour, PGA TOUR, and Internationally. Steve is the most knowledgeable coach in the world and can help a golfer of any skill level achieve their goals.
-Stuart Appleby
